[e90dreamer]

I'm planning to buy a 2009 (LCI) certified pre-owned 335i (coupe/sedan) with manual transmission and most importantly I want the M-Sport pacakge (i know some may think its not worth it but I really like everything it has to offer even if a lot of it is just cosmetic).

I'm wondering how rare that combination is, and what the likelihood of me finding one at a dealer is in the next year. I'm anticipating more 2009 lease returns coming onto dealer lots after the turn of the calendar year. Is this accurate, or will I be waiting a long time?

[BreakPoint]

Originally Posted by e90dreamer

I'm planning to buy a 2009 (LCI) certified pre-owned 335i (coupe/sedan) with manual transmission and most importantly I want the M-Sport pacakge (i know some may think its not worth it but I really like everything it has to offer even if a lot of it is just cosmetic).

I'm wondering how rare that combination is, and what the likelihood of me finding one at a dealer is in the next year. I'm anticipating more 2009 lease returns coming onto dealer lots after the turn of the calendar year. Is this accurate, or will I be waiting a long time?

Check the for sale section. Plenty of lease assumptions available.

[bwsteg]

I think you would have a better chance of finding the 335i that you are looking for on this forum and not a BMW dealership...GL

[e90dreamer]

Hmmm, a lot of the cars on the forums have modifications though. Even if they are light modifications, and ones that I will eventually do... I kind of want to start that journey with a clean, fresh canvas you know? I'll keep my eye out, but I was hoping to find someone who works at or worked at a dealership and knows the numbers

[blacknbean]

it would have to come from the dealer if you want CPO from a relatively new car. The MT is the hard part. I had to search the whole west coast to find one. just goto autotrader and search 500 miles around you, then the whole US if all else fails. I live in SF too and there wasnt a single MT CPO available in the bay area when i was ready to buy. gl

[TREE3FIFE]

I was in the same boat. I knew it had to be black, manual, M-sport. It took almost 3 months to find it, but picked it up 2 days ago. I found it on craigslist from a local guy who wanted to do a lease buyout. So they're out there, just keep all options open and most importantly don't settle. Good luck.

[tunachris]

I bought new in Jan. 2010. Ordered a car in Oct. 2009 for February delivery. Wanted 6MT, Premium, Sport, and Sirius radio. Got a call in January that my car couldn't be built as ordered as N54 production had ended. I spent a few hours at the dealer looking all over the country for a car close to my needs. Only 2 MT cars to be had. I ended up with a 2010 E92, Titanium Silver, Premium, M Sport, Sirius, and 6MT.

Very happy with the ride, as I got M sport for the cost of Sport Package. Kinda makes me glad I has to "settle".

[nbkkvv5]

Originally Posted by e90dreamer

Hmmm, a lot of the cars on the forums have modifications though. Even if they are light modifications, and ones that I will eventually do... I kind of want to start that journey with a clean, fresh canvas you know? I'll keep my eye out, but I was hoping to find someone who works at or worked at a dealership and knows the numbers

Only way to start a journey with a clean fresh canvas is to buy or lease new.
Too many people run the shit out of these cars.

[VTECaddict]

keep looking and you will find it. took me 3 months to find mine.

[mashimarho]

I got one...




New.

[MrPig]

You may have to wait longer than you'd want. The 09 leases will start to expire soon and given that the F30 is due to come out soon I imagine some people will be looking into getting into one of those. If you wait long enough, you'll find the car you want.

[accel]

A while back i was looking for 325,328,330 with particular color, zsp, fold rear seats, mt, some mileage limit.

I didn't succeed within 3months of looking at used dealer inventory, craigslist.

[onevrsix]

It'll always be hard to find a the exact car you're looking for @ the dealer; private is most certainly your best bet. If the warranty is what you want, pick up a third party warranty; The 3rd party I had on my E46 covered damn near everything, every now and then I'd have to come out of pocket 20-30 bucks to cover the residual but sometimes the shop would wave it. After I wrecked I was looking for a 335i sports pack to no avail; all that were available were out of my price range, all that were were broken in pretty well.
Good luck

[David1]

My 09 E92 M sport manual trans will be for sale soon since I just put the car away for the winter. I have 6700 miles on it with some mods.

[bubbahead]

I got exactly what your looking for....but i'm in Toronto, Canada....and I currently have it listed for lease-takeover or buying it out.

2009 m-sport Manual, black on black, 19 inch, premium, audio,

I opted out for the 230 rims instead of the 225m ...

[thkfast]

I looked for 6 months and couldn't find the right 335i M-sport I wanted. I was flexible on colors, but wanted Steptronic & cold weather package for sure. Never found one. I checked Autotrader, Cars & BMW's own used and CPO site. That was March 2010, I compromised and found a nicely equipped 335i with everything I wanted except M-sport. It's tough.

[MrPig]

Originally Posted by bubbahead

I got exactly what your looking for....but i'm in Toronto, Canada....and I currently have it listed for lease-takeover or buying it out.

2009 m-sport Manual, black on black, 19 inch, premium, audio,

I opted out for the 230 rims instead of the 225m ...

If you don't mind me asking, what's your rate? I'm not really entertaining offloading my lease for a 6MT but sometimes it's really tempting >.<

[TheStigsTwin]

If you are patient you will find what you are looking for.

[princetonprep17]

I was looking for a similar setup (just with steptronic) and couldn't find one in a dozen states. You can certainly wait for it if you have the patience, but I think you'll have a very hard time finding that car considering you want it in the 6 speed.

[e90dreamer]

You guys will not believe this. Literally 4 days after posting this... I found exactly what I was looking for at a dealer that is 30 minutes from my house. I've been looking casually for the last month or so, but only recently have I been seriously looking to actually make the purchase. Anyhow, I got extremely lucky.

I found a Le Mans Blue 2011 e90, 335 xdrive with M-Sport, Cold Weather, Premium and Convenience packages and Navigation AND it's a manual transmission. Here's the listing if they haven't pulled it yet: http://bit.ly/uoJqHq

Originally I was looking for a 2009 because I was looking to spend around 35k, however this deal was too good to pass up. It was a "factory demonstrator" which I later found out meant it was driven by a BMW executive, so technically I am the first owner of this vehicle, however it was being sold as a used car with 11k miles.

The one thing I didn't like was the oyster/black interior color; I would have preferred all black (although now it's definitely growing on me). But I used this as a negotiating point and was able to get the sales price down to 42,500 and got some all season rubber floor mats thrown in.

So I basically got a new BMW at 15k below the sticker with every option available including BMW Assist and the factory warranty and maintenance program. When I drove off the lot my heart was racing... I felt like I robbed the place.

Guess it's time to change my screename for this forum.

[MrTerryliu]

you just bought my twin but with manual and xdrive... lol damm another one

Originally Posted by e90dreamer

You guys will not believe this. Literally 4 days after posting this... I found exactly what I was looking for at a dealer that is 30 minutes from my house. I've been looking casually for the last month or so, but only recently have I been seriously looking to actually make the purchase. Anyhow, I got extremely lucky.

I found a Le Mans Blue 2011 e90, 335 xdrive with M-Sport, Cold Weather, Premium and Convenience packages and Navigation AND it's a manual transmission. Here's the listing if they haven't pulled it yet: http://bit.ly/uoJqHq

Originally I was looking for a 2009 because I was looking to spend around 35k, however this deal was too good to pass up. It was a "factory demonstrator" which I later found out meant it was driven by a BMW executive, so technically I am the first owner of this vehicle, however it was being sold as a used car with 11k miles.

The one thing I didn't like was the oyster/black interior color; I would have preferred all black (although now it's definitely growing on me). But I used this as a negotiating point and was able to get the sales price down to 42,500 and got some all season rubber floor mats thrown in.

So I basically got a new BMW at 15k below the sticker with every option available including BMW Assist and the factory warranty and maintenance program. When I drove off the lot my heart was racing... I felt like I robbed the place.

Guess it's time to change my screename for this forum.

[bwsteg]

Congrats on the purchase and for not settling with an auto...